z/TPF in a Linux environment. Concentration in web services, Websphere MQ and XML in a Service-Oriented Architecture. Mentor in C/C++ software development.

C/C++ software development for Amtrak's Reservation Next-Gen program on z/TPF in a Linux environment. Concentration in web services, Websphere MQ, and XML in a Service-Oriented Architecture. Mentor in C/C++ software development. Contributor to Amtrak standard C library functions. Key member of the development team to implement a new pub/sub infrastructure in Amtrak's reservation system. Experience in Agile/SCRUM.

IBM mainframe TPF Lead applications programmer in the travel industry responsible for development of airline and reservation system projects in a structured, team environment. Development process includes requirements gathering directly with the customer, estimating, creation of Business, Functional and Technical Design documents, software design, coding, compiling, creating formal test plans, unit testing, integrated testing, customer testing, debugging, code reviews, loading to the Realtime system, and programmer support. Development experience includes expertise in Assembly (BAL), C/C++, Sabretalk and TPFDF. One of a select few Leads working remotely from home. Extensive experience on Delta Airline's reservation system.Application experience includes: PNRs and PNR history, AAA, EDIFACT (type-A) and teletype (type-B) messaging, reject message and PNR queues, inventory, Loyalty programs, Inconvenienced Passenger Rebook System (IPRS), seat assignment, denied boarding compensation